Can I use coconut cream instead of heavy cream?

Mary Kate Yestrumskas
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No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
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AntoniaJames June 22, 2021
You could, but expect the ice cream to be a lot harder, as the coconut cream when chilled will get harder than dairy cream would. (I see that there is 1/4 cup of liqueur in this recipe, so that may make it softer than it otherwise would be.)

Also, if using a coconut cream that is sweetened, dial back the sweetened condensed milk to 1/2 cup - and add a teaspoon of espresso powder. You won't taste the coffee, but it will cut the sweetness and add complexity.

Let us know please if you try this, and if so, how it turns out! ;o)
 
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